Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
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Once Upon a Time…
The MeritCare NICU has made a big difference in the families who have received care here. Read stories of our patients.
Char and Michael Solberg, of Fargo, hoped the birth of their second child would go just as smoothly as the birth of their firstborn, Grace. But five months into the pregnancy, they learned differently.
Read more stories.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
No experience is more powerful than when a baby enters the world. And nothing can be more frightening than a baby born prematurely or discovering that your baby has a serious illness. At MeritCare Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), we offer big differences for little ones. Read on to see why you should choose MeritCare NICU.
Treatment and Technology
MeritCare NICU offers individualized health care for each baby and family. Our team of neonatologists, specially trained nurses and respiratory therapists provide advanced treatment and technology.
Patient Care at MeritCare NICU
Every day, health care professionals at MeritCare are committed to providing excellent care and service that meets the highest standards. Our NICU is classified by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a Level 3b. Learn more about the number of babies we treat each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
As a parent of a newborn in the NICU, you may have a lot of questions about the health and care of your child.
Family-Focused Care
Family members are integral parts of the healing process for new babies, that is why we believe in family-focused care.
As a Children's Hospital NICU we have a long list of pediatric medical experts not often found at many of this region's hospitals. Pediatric medical experts include:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Cardiology (Heart)
- Endocrinology (Diabetes and Metabolism)
- Gastroenterology (Digestive System)
- Neurology (Nerves and Brain)
- Neuropsychology (Cognitive and Behavior)
- Nutrition
- Oncology and Hematology (Cancer and Blood Disease)
- Orthopedics (Bones and Joints)
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary (Lungs)
Security
Safety is a top priority at MeritCare NICU. Learn about all of things that we do to keep your child safe.
Neonatal Transportation to MeritCare
MeritCare provides ground and air transportation for babies in need of specialized, intensive neonatal care.